Cichorium intybus 'Rossa Di Treviso'

RHS Plant Profile
radicchio 'Rossa di Treviso'
radicchio 'Rossa di Treviso' RHS
Annual Biennial

A tall, high-yielding, long-leaved radicchio-type chicory which may be forced if required, with long, pointed green leaves which turn to red as the temperatures drop. Sow in June to July for harvesting in autumn to early spring. Brings a tangy taste and colour to winter salads. Although a biennial, it is generally grown as an annual and harvested in its first year of growth

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H3

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Cichorium can be annual or perennial plants with loosely branched stems bearing toothed or pinnately lobed leaves and dandelion-like, usually blue flowers which close by early afternoon, in summer
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun although midsummer crops will tolerate light shade. Mature heads can be blanched by covering for 10-14 days or young leaves can be harvested as a 'cut and come again' crop. See chicory cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free